Patrick Mankolane Primary School
Ga-Mocha Section, Skilpadfontein, Mpumalanga 244 m
Public primary school
Sibis Primary School
Gamocha Section, Skilpadfontein, Mpumalanga
Sibis Primary School is a public primary school in Gamocha Section, Skilpadfontein, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school with a full service school specialisation. In 2025 it had 189 learners and 8 educators, about 23.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Mpumalanga (624 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Full Service School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 189 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 23.6 (province average 32.9) Fewer learners per educator than 93% of 278 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800020669 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mocha Section, Skilpadfontein, 431 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 38 Skilpadfontein Skilpadfontein 0431 |
| Suburb / area | Gamocha Section |
| Town | Skilpadfontein |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Dr Js Moroka Local Municipality |
| Ward | 23 |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Sibis Primary School
Is Sibis Primary School a public or private school?
Sibis Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Sibis Primary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 2 school.
How many learners are at Sibis Primary School?
189 learners and 8 educators (about 23.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 93% of 278 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Sibis Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 800020669.
Where is Sibis Primary School?
Mocha Section, Skilpadfontein, 431. It is in Gamocha Section, Skilpadfontein, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 012 724 3120.
Schools near Sibis Primary School
Pelonolo Special School
Dr Js Moroka, Mpumalanga 548 m
Moepi Secondary School
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75.7% matric 2025Ikageleng Primary School
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Khutsong Primary School
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Potsanyane Primary School
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Khamane Secondary School
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87.2% matric 2025Itsoseng Primary School
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Matempule Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.